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The home has 43 single bedrooms within a residential and specialist dementia care setting. There are plenty of communal areas for residents to relax and socialise, including a large, sunny conservatory.
The key focus at Elizabeth House is the provision of quality, compassionate care by an experienced and well-trained team, delivered in consultation...
Care Provided by Elizabeth House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 43 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Elizabeth House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Elizabeth House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care South
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Donna Moss (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Elizabeth House Reviews (48)
Elizabeth House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.759) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Elizabeth House has 48 reviews.
After a number of attempts to settle my mother into a care home which suited her needs, we found Elizabeth House! The team of staff are truly dedicated and understand dementia, working hard to make it feel like a home from home in all aspects to its service users. As my Mothers requirements changed, so did the care given, always ensuring she was treated in a dignified way.
On behalf of my family, I would like to express our sincere thanks for the care and compassion given to our Father during his very brief stay at the end of his life. Sadly we lost him after just 5 nights with you. The dedicated care he received from your excellent staff and the compassion shown to us, his immediate family, was wonderful, full of devotion and empathy.
My friend has a rare form of dementia, and when I started to look for a home for her, it quickly became obvious that many care homes didn't want to take someone with that type of dementia.
Not so with Elizabeth House, who was enormously helpful and welcoming and clearly willing to do all they could to enable my friend to settle in smoothly and comfortably. She settled in straight away and she's happy there. And safe. And well-cared for.
I am so grateful to everyone who works there for their dedication, hard work and love for all the residents. It's a very happy home, the atmosphere is calm and there is a range of activities on offer and the meals are good too. It's wonderful to know that my friend is enjoying her time there.
She had severe Dementia.
Mum went in from hospital and was violent and disruptive.
The staff have always been supportive of her and me and provided her with a home and care second to none.
We will always be grateful.
I find that the new manager has made improvements to the home, mainly in the dining area which relates to the chairs. The care team leader who has worked there for some year's, always stands out. With regards to the carer's, these seem to change and the use of agencies is often the case. I feel it is important to support maintaining staff. One thing I feel is also important is that a person's name should be used, there are times when the term "love" is used. More attention has been given to the grounds rather than the rooms, also, laundry is a problem. I do my mum's yet sadly I find other people's clothing in her room with other people's names or room numbers. I feel the manager always has time to talk and so does your care team leader but when asking a carer a question, I don't know.
Use of Agency - At Elizabeth House we work hard with recruitment to establish a good solid team. Despite all efforts form time to time we do require added support through agency. Care South work with a designated...
Too much food is wasted!
If they walk out the dining room, please leave them and not force them back!
As soon as you are let in, always with a cheery greeting, it soon becomes obvious that everything is in order - this being security, safety, personal care and stimulation.
The thing that hit me on my first visit was the atmosphere. Nearly everybody was walking around with smiles on their faces. The staff who organise the entertainment and games really put their heart and soul into it. I know my wife is in caring, safe hands.
Dad was very happy after staying in Elizabeth House. he was well fed and well cared for. He would go back to stay there again.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 May 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (28) & Events (0)
- 13 Aug 2026
A care home resident returned to her former workplace for an ‘emotional’ reunion with her colleagues at Poole Hospital. Pam, who lives in Elizabeth House on Dolbery Road South in...
- 19 Jun 2026
Dorset Police recently made the dreams of care home resident Peter come true with an experience he will never forget, marking 20 years since he retired from policing after serving...
- 02 Jun 2026
Dorset care home residents delighted in a memorable musical afternoon created especially for them by the BSO, Care South and JPMorganChase. Hosted at JPMorganChase’s Bournemouth campus, the midweek event included...
There are no upcoming events for Elizabeth House.
Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Care South
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Care South
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Care South
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Elizabeth House.
Meet the Team (1)

I began my first care role over 20 years ago and have been part of Care South for nearly four years, previously working at one of our sister homes. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to take on a variety of roles, each one helping me grow and deepen my understanding of what truly matters in care. It has been an honour to be part of people’s lives and to be trusted in providing personal, meaningful care and support to residents and their families.
I have a real passion for people and for promoting dignity and respect in everything we do. I take pride in leading a team that encourages independence, ability and well-being.
I have a particular interest in dementia care, end-of-life care and supporting residents with complex needs. I was involved in the implementation and pilot of Namaste, a new approach to supporting those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia at Care South.
It was a truly positive experience, and I am very excited to bring this to Elizabeth House.
Alongside progressing in my career, I have also raised my two children, who are now teenagers, and they continue to inspire me every day.
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